Stolen Crown Princess (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 54

“To me, there is nothing more important than keeping you safe. Yet rumors have begun to spread that you were ultimately the one who brought Lady Lellia to such a state. The source of those rumors is the Empress’s palace. Can you truly not understand what that means?”

“…….”

“It seems their intention is to drive you out in precisely that manner.”

Deep furrows formed between Edwik’s brows as he finally let out the words he’d long held back.

Ibelia could not utter a single word. She had never expected her father to know the very content of those rumors.

She had deliberately avoided mentioning the rumor that the imprisonment of Lady Lellia had originated from the Crown Princess’s palace. The moment she spoke of it, she could clearly foresee what decision her father would make.

He would never grant any request related to Liurian. No parent in the world would agree to a plea that endangered their daughter’s safety.

That was precisely why she hadn’t told him. Yet he already knew everything—and had shown her no sign of it all this time.

Overwhelmed by guilt, Ibelia couldn’t bring herself to lift her head. Her father had been solely worried about her, yet she couldn’t deny that she cared more for Liurian than for him.

Ibelia’s already dull eyes began sinking into a swamp-like despair. Watching his daughter, Edwik let out a quiet sigh.

Then, he slowly began voicing the words he’d kept bottled up.

“No matter how rampant the rumors may be, the Crown Prince is still the Empress’s son. He won’t be cast aside so easily as you fear.”

“…….”

“So don’t worry too much—just wait a little longer. I’m worrying no less than you are. I’ve been constantly pondering what the best solution might be.”

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